About the role#
NVIDIA Research is looking for interns to join the AI-Aided Engineering team. You will work on developing new AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design. The team focuses on neural operators, geometric representations, and large-scale learning. We tailor projects to match your expertise and offer opportunities to publish at conferences and journals.
What you'll do#
- Research, design, and implement novel AI methods for physical simulation and engineering design.
- Work with your team and mentors on research that advances the field.
- Collaborate with product groups to move research into practical applications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong research track record and the ability to develop and evaluate new ideas.
- Excellent Python programming skills and experience with PyTorch or a similar framework.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Deep expertise in at least one of these areas: computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or CAD/NURBS-based geometric modeling and processing.
- A proven track record training large language models, vision transformers, or other large-scale neural networks.
- Experience with geometry encoding and learning from meshes, point clouds, or CAD is a plus.
- Experience developing agentic AI systems for scientific or engineering workflows is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: 38 USD to 94 USD per hour, based on experience, location, and degree level.
- Benefits: Eligible for intern benefits.
- Applications are accepted until at least October 11, 2026.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA operates as a computer hardware manufacturer based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on accelerated computing and graphics technology. It produces hardware for markets including artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centers. The organization employs over 50,000 people and maintains a global presence.
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